The Otter Valley varsity football team in Brandon, VT, will host a playoff game against Mill River from North Clarendon, VT, today at 7 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Vermont High School Football
Who: Otter Valley (VT) vs Mill River (VT)
When: Today, October 26 , 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
How to watch: Fans can subscribe to NFHS Sports Network, a nationwide streaming platform for more than 9,000 high school sports. You can find the list of available schools here.
How much does it cost: An annual subscription cost $79.99, or you can pay monthly for $11.99 per month.
Can you watch it on your phone or TV? NFHS Network is available on smart TVs like Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Google Chromecast, as well as on iOS and Android smart phones.
Top 25 VT High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
The high school football rankings reveal Champlain Valley Union from Hinesburg as the top team with an undefeated record of 8-0 and an impressive overall rating of 18.10. They are closely followed by Rutland, which, despite a strong 7-1 record, has a negative rating. Essex holds the third position with a balanced record of 5-3 but has a weaker strength of schedule. Notably, Bellows Free Academy/Lamoille and Rice Memorial both have 7-1 records, showcasing competitive strength within the league. Meanwhile, teams like Brattleboro and Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) have struggled, sitting at the bottom with winless records.
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champlain Valley Union (Hinesburg) | 8-0 | 18.10 | -16.6 | — |
| 2 | Rutland | 7-1 | -0.40 | -20.5 | — |
| 3 | Essex (Essex Junction) | 5-3 | -3.50 | -13.2 | +1 |
| 4 | Middlebury | 5-3 | -4.20 | -15.2 | -1 |
| 5 | Hartford (White River Junction) | 5-3 | -6.20 | -16.0 | — |
| 6 | St. Johnsbury Academy (St. Johnsbury) | 5-3 | -10.20 | -19.5 | +1 |
| 7 | Woodstock | 7-0 | -10.80 | -44.4 | -1 |
| 8 | Burlington/South Burlington (Burlington) | 6-2 | -11.80 | -24.1 | — |
| 9 | Bellows Falls | 6-2 | -18.80 | -33.3 | — |
| 10 | Fair Haven | 6-2 | -19.00 | -38.9 | — |
| 11 | Mount Anthony (Bennington) | 4-4 | -20.60 | -18.4 | +1 |
| 12 | Burr & Burton (Manchester) | 2-6 | -21.80 | -8.2 | +1 |
| 13 | Lyndon Institute (Lyndon Center) | 5-3 | -23.60 | -23.1 | -2 |
| 14 | Colchester | 4-4 | -26.30 | -24.5 | +2 |
| 15 | Bellows Free Academy/Lamoille (Fairfax) | 8-0 | -29.00 | -59.6 | -1 |
| 16 | Rice Memorial (South Burlington) | 7-1 | -29.80 | -54.6 | -1 |
| 17 | U-32 (Montpelier) | 3-5 | -34.80 | -31.0 | — |
| 18 | Brattleboro | 0-8 | -38.30 | -9.8 | — |
| 19 | North Country Union (Newport) | 3-5 | -41.20 | -32.9 | — |
| 20 | Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans) | 0-8 | -48.20 | -11.0 | +2 |
| 21 | Mt. Abraham (Bristol) | 5-3 | -48.80 | -54.8 | -1 |
| 22 | Mt. Mansfield (Jericho) | 1-7 | -49.10 | -28.1 | -1 |
| 23 | Springfield | 4-3 | -52.20 | -51.5 | — |
| 24 | Mill River (North Clarendon) | 3-5 | -52.30 | -43.8 | +1 |
| 25 | Otter Valley (Brandon) | 3-4 | -56.90 | -55.5 | -1 |
Top 25 High School Football Rankings (MaxPreps)
The high school football national ranking is led by powerhouse teams, with California dominating the top spots. Mater Dei and St. John Bosco, both from California, remain undefeated. Other states like Georgia and Texas also have strong representation with teams such as Milton and Duncanville. IMG Academy from Florida is consistently competitive, ranking 6th. Teams such as Chaminade-Madonna (FL) have seen significant improvement, jumping 12 spots. Despite a highly competitive environment, shifts in rankings are common, reflecting recent performances, as seen with St. Thomas Aquinas (FL) dropping by 12 positions.
| # | School | State | Ovr. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mater Dei (Santa Ana) | CA | 6-0 | — |
| 2 | St. John Bosco (Bellflower) | CA | 7-0 | — |
| 3 | Milton | GA | 8-0 | — |
| 4 | Duncanville | TX | 5-0 | — |
| 5 | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) | NV | 6-1 | — |
| 6 | IMG Academy (Bradenton) | FL | 6-1 | — |
| 7 | Carrollton | GA | 8-0 | — |
| 8 | North Shore (Houston) | TX | 6-0 | — |
| 9 | Mission Viejo | CA | 7-0 | +1 |
| 10 | North Crowley (Fort Worth) | TX | 6-0 | +1 |
| 11 | Archbishop Spalding (Severn) | MD | 8-0 | +1 |
| 12 | Buford | GA | 6-1 | +1 |
| 13 | Boyle County (Danville) | KY | 7-0 | +1 |
| 14 | Lakeland | FL | 6-0 | +1 |
| 15 | Orange Lutheran (Orange) | CA | 5-2 | +1 |
| 16 | Atascocita (Humble) | TX | 6-0 | +2 |
| 17 | Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) | FL | 6-2 | +12 |
| 18 | Venice | FL | 6-1 | +2 |
| 19 | Corner Canyon (Draper) | UT | 8-1 | +2 |
| 20 | Bergen Catholic (Oradell) | NJ | 5-1 | +2 |
| 21 | St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale) | FL | 6-2 | -12 |
| 22 | De La Salle (Concord) | CA | 6-0 | +1 |
| 23 | Centennial (Corona) | CA | 5-2 | +1 |
| 24 | DeMatha (Hyattsville) | MD | 5-1 | +1 |
| 25 | DeSoto | TX | 4-2 | -8 |
